Padua Gram Panchayat in Odisha’s Keonjhar District Honoured with National Water Sustainability Award
Keonjhar: Padua Gram Panchayat in Champua Block has been conferred with the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar‑2025 under the “Jal‑Parayapta Panchayat” category.
The recognition celebrates Padua’s remarkable achievements in ensuring water security, promoting sustainable resource management, and fostering community participation at the grassroots level.
Through decentralised planning and effective implementation of water conservation initiatives, the panchayat has emerged as a model of resilience and sustainability.
District Collector Vishal Singh lauded the collective efforts of local stakeholders, highlighting how Padua’s leadership and commitment have transformed rural livelihoods.
The award is expected to inspire other panchayats across Keonjhar to adopt similar practices, strengthening Odisha’s push toward sustainable development and natural resource management.
